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Saturday, April 24. 1993, Catoosa, Oklahoma, was hit by a deadly tornado. Catoosa is my second hometown. I started teaching for Catoosa Public Schools in 1978 right out of college...

Depending on a patient’s symptoms or abnormal lab values, the physician may consider a biopsy in order to examine the cells and make a definite determination of the diagnosis. Frequently...

Treatment for multiple myeloma has come a very long way! It was a little over ten years that this rare condition was considered incurable... but is it? I along with...

I first met Pamela, age 64, when we worked together starting about 30 years ago. Long after we had both moved on to other jobs, and in her case, another...

Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...

When I tell people that I had four stem cell transplants, I have to start with the basics if they don’t know about blood cancer. I explain what a stem...

Here we are at full speed of everything surrounding us. In our particular case, it's cancer, emotions, and technology. Yes, technology because where would we truly be without our phones...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...

Cancer is such a mercurial illness. One day, things could be looking great, and the next, the entire diagnosis could change. It’s like the roller coaster at the county fair...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

Today, May 5th, 2020, Blood-Cancer.com turns 2 years old. Over the past two years, I've had the pleasure of meeting many of you virtually and getting to know your stories...

Picture this. Your friend was captured by aliens. They experimented on her, crossing her DNA with the DNA of one of their hottest babes from planet Euphoria. You drove straight...

Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique viewpoint on the power of nature to heal...

When I’m running or playing tennis, it’s hard for me to believe that after my last transplant, I was so weak that I could barely sit on the edge of...

"I think you took out your anxieties on those hedges!" my neighbor said. We were looking at the two hedges on each side of my house. It was true; I...

One of the most miserable symptoms of polycythemia vera (PV) is pruritus or itching. I was pretty desperate when I had my first appointment with the Dermatology Clinic at Wilford Hall...

Cancer Warrior Chic. It’s the way we are all supposed to be when facing cancer. Keeping up that oh-so-elusive positive mental outlook when “The Big C” hits. We are told...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Is race an important factor in getting the proper treatment needed to fight blood cancer? Unfortunately, I would have to say yes, it is. Dealing with blood cancer, in general...